What does the cryptic crossword clue "Where every country can obtain water for the sick? (6)" mean?

The definition is "sick?". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). UN (synonym="as my choice") + WELL (synonym="WELL") = UNWELL; definition: "sick?" The answer is UNWELL.

Where every country can obtain water for the sick? (6)

Guardian Cryptic #29567 | 23 Across | 2024-12-16 flower

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